Japan’s nuclear meltdowns provide valuable lessons for the design of future nuclear powerplants. Cambridge, Massachusetts—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011.  Among the lessons to be learned from the accident at Japan’s Fukushima Daichii nuclear powerplant, according to a new report from MIT, are that emergency generators should be better protected from flooding and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011.  It’s that time of the year again for kids to return to the classroom. For others it’s their first time meeting new friends, new teachers in a new school. However, children may face unexpected dangers from antibacterial chemicals and other pesticides used in and around schools.[Read More…]

Sumatra, Indonesia-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Service has issued a report of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake striking southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake happened on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 20°2:20 UTC, at a precise location of 6.410°S, 103.985°E, and a depth of 31.3 km (19.4 miles). The epicenter was[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011.  A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) official speaking at an agricultural conference said that the heavy use of Roundup, an herbicide manufactured by Monsanto and used heavily on “Roundup Ready” genetically engineered (GE) crops, appears to be causing harmful changes in soil and potentially hindering yields[Read More…]

Grants support pioneering efforts in conserving and protecting natural resources, enhancing agricultural productivity   WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the winning proposals for the 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Through CIG, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing nearly $22.5 million in innovative conservation technologies[Read More…]

Cancer Claims Canadian Leader at 61 MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011.  Thomas Mulcair, left, poses with Jack Layton, who passed away today at age 61. SafeLawns and the environmental community lost an amazing ally this morning when Jack Layton, the leader of the New Democratic Party in Canada, passed away at 61[Read More…]

Researchers demonstrate the first wireless security scheme that can protect against “man-in-the-middle” attacks — but doesn’t require a password. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011.  In early August, at the Def Con conference — a major annual gathering of computer hackers — someone apparently hacked into many of the attendees’ cell phones,[Read More…]

Chicago IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011   Be solar inspired! View renewable energy systems in action!  The Illinois Solar Tour is a FREE self-guided, statewide event that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and energy efficiency to become energy independent. Renewable energy system owners and[Read More…]

Vanuatu-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a report of another earthquake, this one 5.2 magnitude, striking Vanuatu. Clocking in on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 01:24:13 UTC, or 08:24:13 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago), the quake struck at a depth of 32.9 km (20.4 miles). The epicenter was[Read More…]

Vanuatu-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a report of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of the Republic of Vanuatu, an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The quake hit on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 16:55:02 UTC, 11:55:02 AM (CDT) – Central Daylight[Read More…]